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Paradip Port Authority wins first prize at MoPSW Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025

Paradip Port Authority won the first prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025 of the Ports Ministry, presented by Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi on 3 February 2026.

Summary

Paradip Port Authority (PPA) won the first prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025 instituted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presented the award in New Delhi on 3 February 2026, and PPA Chairman P.L. Haranadh received it. The port implemented the three pillars of Swachhata Pakhwada 2025: Jan Bhagidari, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam and Safai Mitra Suraksha.

Key facts

Award
First prize, Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025 (MoPSW)
Presented
3 February 2026, New Delhi, by Sarbananda Sonowal
Received by
PPA Chairman P.L. Haranadh
Pillars
Jan Bhagidari, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Safai Mitra Suraksha

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1

Which port authority won the first prize at the Ports Ministry's Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025, presented on 3 February 2026?

Show answer

Correct answer: B — Paradip Port Authority

Paradip Port Authority won the first prize; Chairman P.L. Haranadh received it.

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